News Releases

Ludwigshafen; Taipei – July 1, 2025 – BASF today announced senior leadership changes in its Electronic Materials business. The global business unit will strategically base its operations in Taipei, Taiwan as of July 1, 2025.

Mercedes-Benz has reaffirmed its trust in BASF’s coatings competence by renewing its partnership with Glasurit and R-M, two of BASF’s premium refinish brands, across the Asia Pacific region.
 

BASF has announced the successful startup of its new world-scale hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, construction of which began in 2022. The plant increases BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons.

BASF inaugurated its fifth Creation Center in Asia Pacific, located in Ansan, Korea on June 17, 2025. Designed as a collaborative space where customers can experience the power of performance materials to inspire and jointly develop cutting-edge design solutions, the BASF Creation Center brings together the discovery and understanding of material applications in the early stage of product design development under one roof.

Yokkaichi, Japan – June 16, 2025 - BASF has commenced production of a new Acronal® grade for paper applications at its Rokuromi site in Japan. This initiative supports Japan’s paper industry in its evolution, emphasizing the integration of sustainable solutions. Leveraging its global expertise, BASF is committed to driving continuous product innovation and foster sustainable growth in the Japanese market.